Strengthening and Maintaining Family Connections: Best Practices for Child-Friendly Video Visiting
Second Chance Month
April 2023
Written
NEW
Topic:
Family Engagement
Youth & Young Adults
Strengthening and Maintaining Family Connections: Best Practices for Child-Friendly Video Visiting
This brief from The Council of State Governments Justice Center provides an overview of current and best practices, challenges, and solutions for strengthening family interactions during virtual visits, with particular focus on opportunities for maintaining connection between incarcerated parents and their minor children.
Topics in the brief include the value of video visits when in-person visits cannot take place, suggested best practices, child-friendly practices during video visits, recommendations for meaningful virtual engagement.